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Mithun Chakraborty's unique condition to join Rajinikanth in Jailer 2
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Moneycontrol•14-10-2026, 13:25
Mithun Chakraborty's unique condition to join Rajinikanth in Jailer 2
- •Superstar Rajinikanth revealed that veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty initially hesitated to play the antagonist in Jailer 2 due to their long-standing friendship.
- •Mithun agreed to join the project after a conversation with Rajinikanth at the WAVES Summit, but laid down one specific condition that Rajinikanth cannot beat him up or shoot him in the film.
- •Rajinikanth stated he would need to discuss Mithun's unusual request with director Nelson Dilipkumar before finalizing.
- •This film marks a major reunion for the two legendary actors after almost three decades, following their work in the 1989 film Bhrashtachar.
- •Jailer 2 is slated for a worldwide theatrical release on October 15, 2026, featuring an ensemble cast including SJ Suryah, Vidya Balan, and Ramya Krishnan.
Key Questions Answered
Mithun Chakraborty agreed to play the antagonist in Jailer 2 on the strict condition that Rajinikanth's character could not beat him up or shoot him in the film.
The two veteran actors discussed and finalized the collaboration when they met at the WAVES Summit, an event attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Jailer 2 is slated to hit theaters worldwide on October 15, 2026.
